The 27 Absolute Best Ways to Save on Food

10. Stop eating out so often

The best cure for restaurant price shock is not to eat out so often. Yes, sometimes it’s a pain to prepare your own meal after a long and difficult day, but think about how much money you’ll be saving each week if you utilize your own kitchen. The meals you make yourself generally are less expensive and are healthier. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the average household spends about $3,000 each year dining out. That’s more than $50 each week that you could be saving or spending on something else.